Breakthrough DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in 2009 California Newborn Cold Case

DENVER — Nearly 16 years after the unsettling discovery of a newborn’s body in a California dumpster, a major breakthrough enabled by DNA technology has culminated in the arrest of a Colorado woman charged with the child’s murder. In early July, Denver police detained 46-year-old Angela Onduto, linking her to the long-unsolved case of the infant, whom authorities posthumously named Matea. The baby was found deceased in May 2009 behind an apartment complex in Union …

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50-Year-Old Cold Case: Arlington Woman Stabbed Dozens of Times and Killed Months Before Wedding, Still Unsolved

ARLINGTON, TX – In January 1974, 18-year-old Cheryl Callaway was viciously stabbed to death just months before her wedding. Fifty years later, her case remains unsolved, with little evidence and few leads to pursue. Vincent Strange, the host of the podcast Gone Cold: Texas True Crime, has dedicated his platform to sharing over 200 unsolved stories, including Callaway’s tragic murder. Her case is one of the many mysteries that haunt the families of the victims …

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Teen Violence Rampant in East Valley: Two Arrested in Gilbert In-N-Out Robbery Case

Gilbert, Arizona – Two teenagers have recently been arrested by the Gilbert Police Department in connection with a violent robbery and assault that took place at a Gilbert In-N-Out parking lot in August 2023. Deleon Haynes, 19, and a 17-year-old juvenile, who was not named, are facing charges of aggravated assault and robbery. This is part of a series of recent arrests made by the police in response to teen violence cases in the East …

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LGBTQ+ Rights Activist Murdered in Florida: Man Sentenced to Life in Landmark Case

Tallahassee, Florida – Steven R. Yinger, a Florida man, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of LGBTQ+ rights activist Jorge Diaz-Johnston. A Leon County jury found Yinger guilty of several charges, including first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, grand theft motor vehicle, grand theft, and criminal use of a personal identification number. Yinger’s conviction stems from the murder of his roommate, Diaz-Johnston, whose body was discovered in a Jackson County landfill in …

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Bloody Footprint and Hair Key to Identifying Accused in 30-Year-Old Murder Case

London, United Kingdom – A man accused of brutally murdering a Colombian-born prostitute nearly 30 years ago is facing trial after evidence linking him to the crime was presented in court. Marina Koppel, 39, was found dead in her flat in Marylebone, London in 1994, having been stabbed over 140 times. Sandip Patel, 51, has been charged with her murder, with prosecutors presenting a bloody footprint and hair found at the scene as key evidence …

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Death Penalty Awarded to 15 Convicts in Ranjeet Srinivas Murder Case

Alappuzha, Kerala: The family of Ranjeet Srinivas, a BJP leader and lawyer, expressed their satisfaction with the recent court ruling that awarded the death penalty to 15 convicts in his murder case. Ranjeet’s wife and mother conveyed their contentment with the outcome, stating that justice had been served after a long wait for closure. Ranjeet’s wife addressed the media, expressing relief at the court’s decision to give the maximum punishment to the accused. She described …

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Breakthrough: Cold Case Killing of Brent Davis Solved After 32 Years

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – After 32 years, a cold case in New Bedford has finally been solved, only for the identified killer to have been shot and killed during a robbery in 2006, the Bristol County District Attorney revealed on Monday. Brent Davis, 20, was fatally shot at the Brickenwood Housing Project in New Bedford in 1991, according to DA Thomas M. Quinn. The case had remained unsolved until recently, despite the creation of a …

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Reality TV Star Accused in Grisly Murder Case: Victim Found Dismembered in Australian Apartment

Port Lincoln, Australia — A former reality TV show contestant, Tamika Chesser, has been charged with murder following the grisly discovery of her partner’s dismembered body in their shared apartment. The remains of 39-year-old Julian Story were found on June 19, sparking a search for his still-missing head. Chesser, 34, was detained by police after they arrived at the scene in response to a small fire in the apartment, about 3:30 p.m. local time. Officers …

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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty in Heartbreaking Case of Toddler’s Fatal Abuse

AKRON, Ohio – In a tragic case that has concluded its months-long journey through the courts, a local man has pleaded guilty to murdering a young toddler under his care. The plea was entered in Summit County on Thursday, marking an end to a case that began with the child’s death in late 2024. Michael Mayor, 34, who initially claimed insanity, admitted to the fatal abuse of the 1-year-old girl after previously denying the allegations. …

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Explosion Case: Tennessee Man Arrested for Suspected Involvement

Nashville, Tennessee – A man was taken into custody after being suspected of being involved in an explosion in the downtown area. Authorities announced that the suspect, identified as John Doe, was arrested in connection with the incident that occurred last night. The explosion caused significant damage to several buildings and resulted in a number of injuries, with emergency responders and law enforcement agencies working quickly to secure the area and provide aid to those …

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